Phaeovirus
Appearance
Phaeovirus | |
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Virus classification ![]() | |
(unranked): | Virus |
Realm: | Varidnaviria |
Kingdom: | Bamfordvirae |
Phylum: | Nucleocytoviricota |
Class: | Megaviricetes |
Order: | Algavirales |
Family: | Phycodnaviridae |
Genus: | Phaeovirus |
Phaeovirus is a genus of viruses, in the family Phycodnaviridae. Alga serve as natural hosts. There are nine species in this genus.[1][2]
Taxonomy
[edit]The genus contains the following species:[2]
- Ectocarpus fasciculatus virus a
- Ectocarpus siliculosus virus 1
- Ectocarpus siliculosus virus a
- Feldmannia irregularis virus a
- Feldmannia species virus
- Feldmannia species virus a
- Hincksia hinckiae virus a
- Myriotrichia clavaeformis virus a
- Pilayella littoralis virus 1
Structure
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Phycodnaviridae_virion.jpg/370px-Phycodnaviridae_virion.jpg)
Viruses in Phaeovirus are enveloped, with icosahedral and round geometries, and T=169 symmetry. The diameter is around 120-150 nm. Genomes are linear, around 150-350kb in length.[1]
Genus | Structure | Symmetry | Capsid | Genomic arrangement | Genomic segmentation |
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Phaeovirus | Icosahedral | T=169 | Enveloped | Linear | Monopartite |
Life cycle
[edit]Viral replication is nucleo-cytoplasmic, and is lysogenic. Replication follows the DNA strand displacement model. DNA-templated transcription is the method of transcription. The virus exits the host cell by lysis via lytic phospholipids. Alga serve as the natural host. Transmission routes are passive diffusion.[1]
Genus | Host details | Tissue tropism | Entry details | Release details | Replication site | Assembly site | Transmission |
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Phaeovirus | Alga | None | Cell receptor endocytosis | Lysis | Nucleus | Cytoplasm | Passive diffusion |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Viral Zone". ExPASy. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Virus Taxonomy: 2020 Release". International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV). March 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.